Join SVMoA and Merlin's Magic Lantern for a special screening of The Cool School, the acclaimed documentary that brings to life the artists and visionaries who transformed Los Angeles into a global center of contemporary art. Discover the remarkable story of the Ferus Gallery and the groundbreaking community that included Ed Ruscha, Robert Irwin, John Baldessari, Ed Kienholz, and other influential figures who challenged artistic conventions and reshaped American art. Featuring rare archival footage and engaging firsthand interviews, The Cool School captures the creativity, ambition, and cultural energy that defined a generation and forever changed the art world.
Presented as part of SVMoA's Art on Film series, this screening is the perfect complement to Circa 1971: From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation, bringing to life the artistic revolution that shaped many of the groundbreaking works on view in the exhibition.
The film is directed by Morgan Neville and narrated by Jeff Bridges. Film Length: 1 hour 26 minutes.
This film screening takes place at Merlin's Magic Lantern, Ketchum, at 5pm.
This is part of a series of monthly screenings - SVMoA @ Merlin's Magic Lantern: Art on Film.
